Four More Years of Barack Obama

By Annamarie Ricci Message to Barack Obama; the United States government is the servant of the people. It isn’t the other way around. “Governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. “ When you talk of disarming law abiding citizens you are making them servants of the government. There already exist measures to prevent the mentally unstable, children and criminals from legally owning weapons. Legally is the operative word here. Criminals will always find a way to get them. And you cannot take away the rights of all citizens based upon what MAY happen with that individual. You cannot punish every law abiding citizens due to the actions of criminals. One size fits all does not work in fashion and it does not work in law. This government does not have a crystal ball, but it clearly does have an agenda. Mr. Obama points to the Sandy Hook Shooting as a prime example of why such “gun control” measures are necessary. But accused killer, Adam Lanza was not the owner of any of the weapons involved. He was not the legal owner of any weapons. So as tragic as that incident is, the point is moot. Let’s also not forget that the supposed assault weapon used was found locked inside the trunk of the vehicle. History tells us that disarming citizens is the first step in establishing fascism. History also tells us that when rights are suppressed, crime increases. Did you know that in the state of Florida, since the carry and conceal laws were passed, the homicide rate has averaged 36% lower than before those laws were passed. Believe me, Florida is a crazy place so this really is saying something. In the states where guns are restricted, the homicide and violent crime rates are much higher. The Sandy Hook Shootings happened in Connecticut, a state with the strictest gun laws in the country. I am not what you would term a gun fanatic by any means. What I am against is losing rights and freedoms. Remember “Don’t tread on me?” Well, Mr. Obama has repeatedly wiped his size 11 Cole Haan’s s off on Old Glory and the constitution. I do believe that we as citizens do have the right to protect our families and ourselves from being victimized. My neighbor has the right to protect himself and his family. And I say that if Mr. Obama, since he does not have enough votes to pass his gun confiscation bill, should do so by Executive Order, then Mr. Obama should fire the Secret Service. If I cannot have the right to protect my family and myself then our President who serves us-and not the other way around, should not be able to either. We should all be in the same boat. It is nothing but lip service for someone who has round the clock armed guards for himself and his family, to tell the citizens that we are not entitled to that same security. Who can we call for help? The police? Half those people don’t do their jobs now and it will be the police who will be expected to enforce the confiscations. If Obama confiscates the guns, your home invaders will be showing up with their illegal weapons and we will have what? Bricks? Rope? A candlestick? Now is the time for the people to stand up against the communist movement that is growing in the United States. My grandparents immigrated to this country to escape this sort of abusive government to make a better life for our family. I know they would not approve of this and no doubt would be looking into alternatives. I realize that this topic may surprise you, coming from a fashion blog but life is about much more than fashion. My political position may cause some readers to dislike me or even think to post negative comments or send me nasty emails. Frankly, I would rather piss off some folks on the internet who read this post-at least I have made you think about real life issues instead of everybody staying distracted by your computer, your cell phone, texting, or the latest on the Kardashians. Remember, the likes of Hitler rose to power while German citizens were distracted and while they had complete trust in their Government. I am not inclined to have any dialogue with detractors. My opinion is just that-my opinion. If you support this President, and you are okay with all of the rights that citizens have lost so far, during this administration, then goody for you. I do not and at least in this particular moment, I still have that right. Tomorrow may be a different story. “..that whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the people to alter it or abolish it and to institute new government. Yes indeed. The need for REAL change is upon us.